Răcăciuni: population and statistics
Răcăciuni has a population of 8,112 (2026) across 82.0 km², or 98.9 people per km². It ranks 358 of 3,181 localities by population. Its population is falling: −3.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 8,112 residents
- 82.0 km²
- 99 people/km²
Key points
Among the 93 localities in Bacău County, Răcăciuni ranks No. 13 by population.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: 0.11 km in Răcăciuni, compared with an average of 3.26 km in Bacău County and 3.48 km nationally.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: 1.2 in Răcăciuni, compared with an average of 2.5 per 10,000 inh. in Bacău County and 3.1 per 10,000 inh. nationally.
Răcăciuni: the most common activity among active businesses is Retail trade (except motor vehicles) (88 businesses).
Răcăciuni in numbers
Where is Răcăciuni?
Neighbouring localities
- Cleja5.7 km · 6,613
- Gura Văii7.4 km · 4,646
- Faraoani9.4 km · 5,111
- Helegiu10 km · 5,950
- Parava11 km · 3,280
- Gioseni12 km · 4,175
- Orbeni13 km · 3,750
- Livezi13 km · 5,390
All localities in Bacău County
Localities of similar size
Population of Răcăciuni over time
Răcăciuni had 8,378 residents in 2016 and 8,112 in 2026.
| Year | Population (by registered residence) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,376 |
| 2022 | 8,295 |
| 2023 | 8,250 |
| 2024 | 8,216 |
| 2025 | 8,175 |
| 2026 | 8,112 |
Did you know?
- “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of localities.
- “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 98% of localities.
- “Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of localities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,486 football pitches.
- The nearest locality is Cleja, 5.7 km away.
- The nearest more populous locality is Onești (46,776 residents), 14 km away.
All indicators for Răcăciuni
Value for the locality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the locality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Răcăciuni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People settling in the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 10.8 ‰ | 15.1 ‰ | 16.0 ‰ | ranked 2,688 of 3,163 | |
| People leaving the municipality per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 14.9 ‰ | 20.9 ‰ | 17.3 ‰ | ranked 2,176 of 3,163 | |
| Live births per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 4.9 ‰ | 6.2 ‰ | 6.9 ‰ | ranked 2,547 of 3,157 | |
| Deaths per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 9.4 ‰ | 11.3 ‰ | 13.0 ‰ | ranked 2,693 of 3,163 |
Housing
| Indicator | Răcăciuni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the drinking-water network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 6.16 km | 3.43 km | 7.67 km | ranked 1,727 of 2,728 | |
| Building permits for residential buildings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.48 ‰ | 1.28 ‰ | 1.53 ‰ | ranked 1,243 of 2,438 | |
| Existing dwellings (2025) | 2,938 | 296,898 | 10,177,161 | ranked 463 of 3,181 | |
| Dwellings per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 362.2 ‰ | 421.9 ‰ | 484.8 ‰ | ranked 2,952 of 3,163 | |
| Average living floor area per dwelling (m²) (2025) | 49.3 m² | 49.1 m² | 50.3 m² | ranked 1,690 of 3,163 | |
| Dwellings completed in the year per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.74 ‰ | 1.56 ‰ | 1.30 ‰ | ranked 1,339 of 1,926 |
Energy
| Indicator | Răcăciuni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.11 km | 3.26 km | 6.17 km | ranked 1,001 of 1,006 | |
| Natural gas distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 3 m³ | 5,702 m³ | 325,688 m³ | ranked 1,004 of 1,023 |
Economy
| Indicator | Răcăciuni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active companies in the trade register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 22.7 ‰ | 34.3 ‰ | 29.4 ‰ | ranked 2,177 of 3,163 | |
| Companies registered in the last 12 months per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1.48 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | 2.10 ‰ | ranked 2,166 of 3,163 |
Employment
| Indicator | Răcăciuni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average number of employees per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 94 ‰ | 174 ‰ | 71 ‰ | ranked 1,106 of 3,163 | |
| Registered unemployed as a share of labour resources (working-age population) (2026) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 2.3% | ranked 3,029 of 3,163 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Răcăciuni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist overnight stays per inhabitant (2025) | 0.1 nights | 0.8 | 0.4 | ranked 868 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist arrivals per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 53 ‰ | 411 ‰ | 200 ‰ | ranked 940 of 1,250 | |
| Tourist accommodation places per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 8.5 ‰ | 12.8 ‰ | 11.8 ‰ | ranked 833 of 1,362 |
Environment
| Indicator | Răcăciuni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking water distributed per inhabitant (m³) (2025) | 11.1 m³ | 25.3 m³ | 27.2 m³ | ranked 2,317 of 2,656 | |
| Length of the sewer network per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 0.49 km | 2.07 km | 4.05 km | ranked 1,622 of 1,695 |
Health
| Indicator | Răcăciuni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 1.61 ‰ | 0.52 ‰ | ranked 2,103 of 2,833 | |
| Family doctors per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.37 ‰ | 0.34 ‰ | 0.46 ‰ | ranked 1,942 of 2,807 | |
| Pharmacists per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 0.25 ‰ | 0.42 ‰ | 0.47 ‰ | ranked 1,850 of 2,248 |
Education
| Indicator | Răcăciuni | Bacău County | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School population (children, pupils and students) per 1,000 inhabitants (2025) | 91 ‰ | 135 ‰ | 91 ‰ | ranked 1,569 of 3,158 | |
| Education units per 10,000 inhabitants (2025) | 1.2 per 10,000 inh. | 2.5 per 10,000 inh. | 3.6 per 10,000 inh. | ranked 3,034 of 3,122 |
Businesses by activity: Răcăciuni
Active businesses in the business register with a recorded activity, by section and by activity (NACE Rev. 2). Only activities with at least 3 businesses are shown.
By industry section
- Wholesale and retail trade114 · 23.6%
- Transport and storage80 · 16.5%
- Construction51 · 10.5%
- Administrative and support services45 · 9.3%
- Accommodation and food services35 · 7.2%
- Manufacturing33 · 6.8%
- Other service activities24 · 5.0%
- Professional, scientific and technical20 · 4.1%
Most common activities
- Retail trade (except motor vehicles)88 · 18.2%
- Land transport and transport via pipelines70 · 14.5%
- Wholesale trade (except motor vehicles)69 · 14.3%
- Specialised construction activities49 · 10.1%
- Warehousing and transport support activities39 · 8.1%
- Construction of buildings37 · 7.6%
- Food and beverage service activities34 · 7.0%
- Civil engineering25 · 5.2%
- Office administration and business support activities23 · 4.8%
- Other personal service activities18 · 3.7%
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Răcăciuni?
Răcăciuni has 8,112 residents (2026), ranking 358 of 3,181 localities.
How big is Răcăciuni?
Răcăciuni covers 82.0 km², with a density of 99 people per km².
Is the population of Răcăciuni growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Răcăciuni went from 8,378 to 8,112, a change of −3.2%.
Where is Răcăciuni?
Răcăciuni is in Bacău County. Latitude 46.350, longitude 26.883.
Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Răcăciuni?
In Răcăciuni, “Length of the gas distribution network per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 0.11 km (2025), ranking 1,001 of 1,006 localities; the national median is 6.17 km.
Education units per 10,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Răcăciuni?
In Răcăciuni, “Education units per 10,000 inhabitants” stands at 1.2 per 10,000 inh. (2025), ranking 3,034 of 3,122 localities; the national median is 3.6 per 10,000 inh.
Which localities border Răcăciuni?
The nearest to Răcăciuni are Cleja (5.7 km), Gura Văii (7.4 km), Faraoani (9.4 km), Helegiu (10 km), Parava (11 km).